University Leadership

Dr Des Fitzgerald is the President of the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland and as the Chief Executive Officer is ultimately responsible for all of the operations of the University. Overall management of the University's affairs is the responsibility of the Executive Committee of the University. More Information on the Executive Committee and its members.

The academic affairs of the University are managed by Academic Council.

The University has adopted a Strategic Plan for its future development. This plan is the foundation upon which strategic priorities are formulated and implemented. The University reviews this plan at regular intervals.

University Governance

The University of Limerick operates under the aegis of the Universities Act, 1997. Overall authority for the affairs of the University is vested by the State in the Governing Authority of the University of Limerick. The Governing Authority, a 29-member body, is appointed in accordance with the Universities Act.